Employment Information Package for

Sustainability Officer

Position Number POS1508

Enquiries:

Barry Pickett, Natural Environment Manager P: 03 6323 3000

Application Closing Date: Friday, 8 February 2019 at 3.00pm

Address all correspondence to:

Manager Human Resources City of Launceston PO Box 396 LAUNCESTON TAS 7250

Email address: contactus@launceston.tas.gov.au When emailing your application, attachments should be sent in either Word (.doc/.docx), PDF (.pdf), TIFF (.tiff), JPEG (.jpg) or Excel (.xls/xlsx) formats.

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Introduction Launceston is the regional hub of Northern Tasmania and enjoys a rich natural and social history. Located at the head of the picturesque Tamar Valley, the Launceston region is renowned for its award-winning wines, gourmet dining experiences, magnificent natural features and friendly residents. The City of Launceston municipal area covers an area of 1,405 square kilometres with a population of around 67,000 residents. The City of Launceston is Tasmania's largest municipal council in terms of population and revenue.

Launceston boasts all the major facilities of a much larger city, many of which are owned and operated by the City of Launceston. The City of Launceston is served by 12 Councillors, including the Mayor and Deputy Mayor. Click here to view City of Launceston's strategic and annual reporting.

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City of Launceston The City of Launceston is one of 67 Tasmanian workplaces recognised as an Employer of Choice by the Tasmanian Government. An Employer of Choice is a workplace which demonstrates contemporary workplace practices and provides outstanding support for its staff. The Council employs around 570 employees across a range of responsibilities.

Organisational Chart

General Manager

Michael Stretton

Corporate Services

Louise Foster, Director

Corporate Strategy

Customer Service

Finance

Human Resources

Information Management

Information Technology

Legal Services

Rates

Strategic Procurement

Development Services

Leanne Hurst, Director

City Development

Community and Economic

Development

Health and Compliance

Facilities Management

Bruce MacIsaac

Director

Architectural Services

Inveresk Precinct

Leisure and Aquatic Centre

Parking & Carr Villa

Infrastructure Services

Shane Eberhardt, Director

Operations

Technical Services

Major Projects

Creative Arts and Cultural Services

Tracy Puklowski, Director

Collections & Research

Audience Engagement

Visitor Operations

Arts and Culture

Planetarium

Administration Support

Civic Affairs

Economic Development

Communications

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Department Chart

Manager Technical Services

Built Environment Natural EnvironmentAsset Management

and DeliverySpatial and

Investigations

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Information for Applicants Please read this information carefully, as it will help you with the preparation of your employment application City of Launceston is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the requirements of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act (Clth) 1986 and the Anti Discrimination Act 1998 (Tas) during the recruitment and selection process. When applying for this position, you must provide the following documentation:

1. City of Launceston Application for Employment Form 2. Covering letter 3. Statement addressing the selection criteria 4. Resume

1. The Application for Employment Form is available here.

2. Your covering letter should introduce you and explain why you are applying for the

role.

3. All recruitment and selection decisions are based on merit. The most suitable person in terms of skills, knowledge, qualifications, relevant experience, alignment with organisational values and work attitudes is selected for the positon. Selection is based on the assessment of each application in relation to the selection criteria identified in the position description. The position description is included later in this information kit. The selection criteria consists of the qualifications, knowledge, skills, attitudes and abilities required to successfully perform the role. You must provide a statement which addresses each selection criterion for the role. Your statement should include examples which demonstrate how you meet each criterion.

4. Your resume should provide details of your qualifications, work history, special skills, training and competency details and referees, plus any other information which may support your application. Be clear and informative. Include the names, position titles, addresses and telephone numbers of at least two work referees.

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Post Application Process Short listed applicants will be contacted by telephone or email to arrange an interview. Unsuccessful candidates will be advised by email or post. Pre-employment checks The successful applicant will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical examination and consent to a national police check, at Council's expense, prior to a formal employment offer being made. Further information will be provided to the successful candidate.

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General Conditions of Employment

Position Title: Sustainability Officer

Employment Terms: 3 year fixed term contract

Working Pattern: 5 day week - 38 hours (Monday to Friday)

Total Remuneration: Remuneration to be negotiated with the successful candidate, commensurate with qualifications, skills and experience

Superannuation: Employer contribution of 12.25%

Annual Leave: 4 weeks annual leave, with leave loading

Long Service Leave: Long service leave applies after 10 years continuous service

The City of Launceston Enterprise Agreement 2016 is available here

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Position Description POSITION TITLE: Sustainability Officer

AWARD CLASSIFICATION: Contract

EMPLOYEE: Vacant

DEPARTMENT: Natural Environment

DIRECTORATE: Infrastructure Services

REPORTS TO: Manager Natural Environment

PREPARED BY: Shane Eberhardt

DATE: 10 January 2019

APPROVED BY:

NAME: Shane Eberhardt

POSITION: Director Infrastructure Services

SIGNATURE:

POSITION PURPOSE (Why does this position exist)

In collaboration with the community and key stakeholders facilitate the development of a plan to achieve:

A continued dialogue with the community on climate change.

An improved understanding of the organisations and community's vulnerability to climate change.

Review and monitor effectiveness of sustainability initiatives.

Reduction of resource consumption and our impact on the environment - greenhouse gas, water and energy.

A resilient community and resilient service delivery.

Demonstrates local government leadership.

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MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES/DUTIES AND INDICATORS

Accountabilities/ Major Duties

Activities/Tasks include: Performance

Indicators

Policy and Strategy In collaboration with the community and key stakeholders, facilitate the development of a plan to achieve:

A continued dialogue with the community on climate change.

An improved understanding of the organisations and community's vulnerability to climate change.

Review and monitor effectiveness of sustainability initiatives.

Reduction of resource consumption and our impact on the environment - greenhouse gas, water and energy.

A resilient community and resilient service delivery.

Demonstrates local government leadership.

Implement organisation process or policy change.

Successful completion of the strategy

Community engagement Develop a framework to engage proactively with key stakeholders and the community around sustainability.

Liaise with employees across the organisation to identify consultation activities and opportunities, provide advice and maintain schedule of consultations.

Provide timely feedback to internal stakeholders by the provision of interim reports and review of response rates.

Develop and provide outcome reporting in line with stakeholder expectations in accordance with the community engagement framework.

Evidence of proactive consultation.

Projects delivered in

accordance with the community engagement framework.

Evidence of sound project management.

Funding Applications Seek suitable grant funding to support climate / sustainability programmes.

Prepare and submit grant applications.

Manage and acquit funds for successful grant applications.

Successful/ professional applications

Review and monitoring Develop methodologies to assess the viability or success of sustainability initiatives.

Develop procedures to evaluate organisational activities.

Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of sustainability programs.

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MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES/DUTIES AND INDICATORS

Accountabilities/ Major Duties

Activities/Tasks include: Performance

Indicators Develop, or oversee the development of,

sustainability evaluation or monitoring systems.

Research pilot projects Research environmental sustainability issues, concerns, or stakeholder interests.

Identify and evaluate pilot projects or programs to enhance the sustainability research agenda.

Identify opportunities for green initiatives.

Evaluate program effectiveness.

Project Management Manage and acquit sustainability projects on behalf of Council, including projects funded by external grants

Project milestones achieved on time

Project outcomes

delivered Grants acquitted in

accordance with funding agreement requirements

Promotion Oversee the promotion of sustainability projects and solutions both within Council and to business and community

Key messages disseminated through appropriate channels

External Information Participate in relevant sustainability networks

Attend training as directed

Advise Council employees on sustainability issues as requested

Knowledge and expertise current

Work Safely with a Duty of Care for fellow employees and ensure procedural compliance

Perform all work in a safe manner in accordance with the City of Launceston's Occupational Health and Safety Policy and Procedures

While at work, a worker must –

(a) take reasonable care for his or her own health and safety; and

(b) take reasonable care that his or her acts or omissions do not adversely affect the health and safety of other persons; and

(c) comply, so far as the worker is reasonably able, with any reasonable instruction that is given by the person conducting the business or undertaking to allow the person to comply with this Act; and

Ensure work is halted where unsafe practices are observed

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MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES/DUTIES AND INDICATORS

Accountabilities/ Major Duties

Activities/Tasks include: Performance

Indicators (d) co-operate with any reasonable policy or

procedure of the person conducting the business or undertaking relating to health or safety at the workplace that has been notified to workers.

(Section 28 Work Health & Safety Act 2012)

WORKING WITH VULNERABLE PEOPLE CHECK

Yes/No

Working with Vulnerable People Check required? No

If yes, include in Selection Criteria table below

SELECTION CRITERIA (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ATTITUDES AND QUALIFICATIONS)

Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science/Management, Natural Resource Management, and/or environmental psychology

Minimum of five years relevant work experience

Demonstrated ability to engage with the community on complex issues

Excellent interpersonal, team working and negotiation skills

Highly developed written, verbal, interpersonal and information technology skills.

Demonstrated ability and willingness to share and facilitate the development of corporate knowledge.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS (External and Internal Customers, Supplier, Colleagues, etc)

Internal Nature of Relationships

Natural Environment Department Excellent peer / team relationship

Other Council departments Liaison and coordination of sustainability programmes

External Nature of Relationships

Information providers and agencies Excellent working relationships

Networking Excellent networking relationships

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REPORTING STRUCTURE

Manager Natural Environment Manager

Direct Reports Nil

DELEGATIONS & AUTHORISATIONS (Local Government Act, By-Laws etc)

COMPUTER AND CORPORATE APPLICATION ACCESS REQUIREMENTS (indicate the access required for this position)

Yes/No Enter Workplace Details

Computer Access Yes

Email and Internet Yes

Technology One Enterprise Suite

Employee Self Service Yes

Purchasing Requisitions

Purchasing Approvals Limit $

Works & Assets

Technology One Property & Rating

ECM Yes

POSITION TARGET QUALIFICATIONS (required qualifications and competencies)

Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science/Management, Natural Resource Management, and/or environmental psychology

POSITION SCOPE (Budget Control, Relevant Statistics etc)

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Confidentiality Staff are:

a) Able to access; or b) May be exposed in the course of performing their duties to information that

may be related to individuals, organisations or the general dealings of the City of Launceston. Some of this information will be of a sensitive nature – either within or external to the organisation.

By accepting this position the employee undertakes:

a) To keep all information that they are exposed to confidential during and after their period of employment with City of Launceston. Information should never be disclosed outside of the organisation and only be disclosed to other employees if there is a need within the context of the task being performed.

b) To not access any information within the organisation's systems that is not directly relevant to their work.

c) To abide by the requirements of the Confidentiality and Privacy clause of the relevant Enterprise Agreement.

OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION

This is a three year contract position to facilitate the development of a sustainability strategy for the organisation. There are further opportunities after the three years based on the outcomes of the Strategy.

Is there any other background information that would assist in describing the nature and context of the role?

The City of Launceston's Corporate Plan

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CITY OF LAUNCESTON'S ORGANISATIONAL VALUES

we value clear and open communication

we support and encourage each other

we respect diversity

we recognise individual needs, experience and strengths

we take pride in our work and pursue a standard of excellence

we genuinely listen, and value collaborative relationships

we strive towards the best outcome for our community

we make responsible and sustainable decisions

we actively seek opportunities to continuously improve

we respect and explore different ideas and perspectives

we embrace change that leads to positive outcomes

we value innovation and creativity

we show care for people and look out for one another

we speak up and support others to be healthy and safe

we take personal responsibility for our own health and wellbeing

we value work-life fit